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District 186 headquarters sign
Local
3 weeks ago
District 186: Summer SCOPE program came close to a shutdown

The District 186 after school program known as SCOPE almost had to stop running its summertime program, with a new attendance fee, they can remain in operation.

Governor JB Pritzker gives his budget address to the Illinois General Assembly Feb. 18, 2026, in the Illinois House Chamber.
Local
3 weeks ago
Pritzker budget address includes slight spending increase, new housing construction program, criticism of Trump

Pritizker criticizes Trump, proposes new housing, wants data center tax credits paused.

UIS
Local
3 weeks ago
Star parties return to UIS for spring season

Star parties are hosted by UIS Associate Professor of Astronomy and Physics John Martin at the UIS Campus Observatory.

Gov. JB Pritzker enters the House chamber for his 2025 budget address. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
3 weeks ago
Pritzker to propose statewide zoning laws to spur homebuilding, limit local control

‘BUILD’ plan would allow more multi-unit housing, legalize granny flats.

DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick takes questions from reporters at the Illinois State Fair’s Republican Day in August 2025. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
3 weeks ago
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick focuses on public safety in GOP governor’s race

He is one of four candidates vying for the chance to unseat Pritzker.

FILE - Democratic presidential primary candidate Jesse Jackson speaks to a group of his supporters at a rally held at a Baptist Church in Dayton, Ohio, April 14, 1984. (AP Photo/Rob Burns, File)
History
3 weeks ago
Key quotes from the Rev. Jesse Jackson that define his politics and legacy

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, was known not just as a tireless advocate for the Civil Rights Movement but as one of its most dynamic orators.

Local
3 weeks ago
No grocery tax in city budget

Revenue from new Scheels Sports Park could compensate.

Local
3 weeks ago
GOP continues to rip guv on budget

Republicans want Dems to rein in spending.

Local
3 weeks ago
Death penalty for abortion? “Equal protection”

Proposals would reinstate capital punishment, classify abortion as first-degree murder.

Board member Sarah Blissett listens as board member Micah Miller makes a point at a school board meeting Feb. 18, 2026.
Local
3 weeks ago
District 186 Board mulls starting school year earlier

The problem might be the Illinois State Fair.

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